I've been collecting unusual objects for quite a while, and several years ago I started posting them on this site as puzzles for
visitors to figure out what they are. Most of the items are mine but a few belong to others, if you aren't interested in tools there are plenty of other type objects that have also been posted.

For first time visitors I recommend
this archive
for a wide variety of some of my best pieces.

#1011 is a office copying press (from pre-xerox days!). The more common form simply uses a screw to apply pressure. These are now widely used by bookbinders, but that was not their original function, and they are not optimally designed for that purpose, because their maximum opening is usually quite limited.